Akosua Busia
Actor · Screenplay · Director
Born Dec 30, 1966 · Ghana
Active 1979–present
Akosua Busia was born on December 30, 1966 in Accra, Ghana. She is an actress and director, known for The Color Purple (1985), Tears of the Sun (2003) and Low Blow (1986). She was previously married to John Singleton.
Filmography
The Color Purple (1985) — NettieKnight Rider (1982) — NurseTears of the Sun (2003) — PatienceER (1994) — Kobe IkaboCrossroads (1986) — Woman at BoardinghouseNew Jack City (1991) — Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)The Twilight Zone (1985) — (segment "Lost and Found")Mad City (1997) — DianeThe Seventh Sign (1988) — Penny WashburnRosewood (1997) — JewelSimon & Simon (1981)Beloved (1998) — ScreenplaySt. Elsewhere (1982) — Debra EttingAshanti (1979) — The Senoufo GirlThe George McKenna Story (1988) — Cynthia ByersThe Final Terror (1983) — VanessaDead Man's Walk (1996) — EmeraldaA Special Friendship (1987) — Mary BowserBrother Future (1991) — CarolineAmerican Playhouse (1982) — Bessie MearsSaxo (1988) — PuppetA.D. (1985) — ActeNative Son (1986) — BessieBadge of the Assassin (1985) — Ruth